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Mental Math for Pilots
Third Edition by Ron D. McElroy
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In this book, pilots can learn the tricks of the trade for the areas where they have traditionally needed to sharpen their mental math skills: fuel planning, temperature conversions, reciprocal headings, turn radius, crosswind components, time-speed-distance problems, calculating true airspeed, the 60-to-1 rule, and many others. Learning to solve math problems in the cockpit, without calculators, using solutions that are simple and practical for airborne contingencies is a valuable skill. This book will help pilots stay ahead with cockpit tools they can use to assist in flight planning. Mental math tools and shortcuts allow aviators to fly and navigate better and more efficiently. On top of all that, these skills help applicants perform their best in an airline interview. | |
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Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide
Sixth Edition by Michael D. Hayes
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This updated sixth edition of the Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide aligns with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), including new or expanded information focused on the operation of systems, landing and takeoff performance, weight and balance, advancing technology in weather products, stall prevention, and the Pilot Records Database (Part 111). This book is the complete resource to prepare applicants for the Airline Transport Pilot checkride and is also valuable as a general refresher.
Arranged in a question-and-answer format, this comprehensive guide lists questions most likely to be asked by evaluators during the practical exam and provides succinct, ready responses. FAA references are provided throughout for further study.
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FBO Management: Operating, Marketing, and Managing as a Fixed Base Operator
By Dr. C. Daniel Prather
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This industry-leading textbook covers all aspects relating to the operation, marketing, and management of fixed-base operators (FBOs). Author Dr. C. Daniel Prather, an experienced aviation industry professional educator, presents key considerations for FBO managers and prepares university-level students for this competitive business field.
This text begins by covering the history of general aviation and the scope of the current industry and then examines all elements of FBO operations, including line service, aircraft maintenance, flight operations, aircraft sales, aircraft charter, customer service, and more. A focus on marketing an FBO explores the role of marketing, sales and promotion, marketing research, and transportation needs assessment. As a management resource, this book examines methods of acquiring a business aircraft, management functions and organization, risk management, financial planning, and human resources, as well as presenting current and future challenges confronting FBOs.
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NEW Instructor Resources: Student Workbook for Pilots In Command
By Capt. Kris Pierson
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The Pilots In Command Student Workbook (PDF) is now available as a free instructor resource for courses utilizing the Pilots In Command: Your Best Trip, Every Trip text for their courses.
The workbook is divided into two sections. The first contains chapter review questions to check reader understanding and comprehension after reading each chapter. The second section features what the author calls “Get Practical” scenarios. These exercises give readers the opportunity to wrap their heads around real-world airline scenarios where the skills of an airline PIC are put to the test. Some of these scenarios are based on real events, while others are pure fiction. In any case, students will benefit by mentally putting themselves in the cockpit and working through the scenarios. The workbook is organized to maximize learning potential and includes recommended steps to get the most out of the course.
This workbook is available as a free PDF download for instructors who are implementing the Pilots In Command text in their courses. Instructors should contact Greg Robbins at greg@asa2fly.com to gain access to this valuable instructor resource.
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Notes on the Tailwheel Checkout and an Introduction to Ski Flying
4th Edition
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In the northern latitudes, many pilots fly a tailwheel in the summer and then put the same airplane on skis in the winter… an initial tailwheel checkout is often followed up with a ski checkout.
This book covers the basics for both checkouts along with valuable commentary on the finer points. Notes on the Tailwheel Checkout and an Introduction to Ski Flying is meant to be useful not only to the beginner first making this transition, but also to the pilot or instructor already flying these kinds of airplanes. The author’s clear explanations have proven effective with students and are distilled from two decades of experience in flying and flight instructing in tailwheel airplanes and ski-planes.
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Originally Launched in 2008, the Learn to Fly Blog has been updated with new articles, and a fresh look. For student pilots and those considering flight training, the Learn to Fly Blog is a great resource to acquire the aeronautical knowledge needed to be successful during and after training. Certificated pilots and flight instructors will find this a great platform full of insights into the aviation environment, in addition to providing encouragement and guidance to newer members of the aviation community. | |
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Recent entries:
When a student pilot first encounters all the calculations required to fly, it can be overwhelming.
Talking on an aviation radio and understanding air traffic control (ATC) instructions can be one of the most intimidating aspects of flight training.
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ASA offices will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday November 24, for Thanksgiving. Shipping will not occur these days. Regular office hours and shipping will resume on Monday, November 27. | |
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ASA offices will be closed from Monday, December 25, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024, for Christmas and New Years.
December 15 is the last day to place orders for shipping in 2023. Orders received after December 15, 2023, will not ship until the first week of January 2024. Shop Now!
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According to the results of our last poll: How old were you when you got your private pilot certificate? | |
The results from our last poll indicate one is never too young (well, unless you are) or too old to learn to fly. Most readers (24.7%) got their private certificate between the ages of 17 and 20, a few less (17.8%) were 20-something. 6.8% were in their thirties, 9.6% in their forties, 6.8% in their fifties, 8.2% in their sixties, 5.5% in their seventies, and 6.8% were eighty years old or older when they passed their private checkride! A few early birds (5.5%) got it done at 16 (maybe in a glider or balloon?), and 8.2% of you are on your way! Or heck, by the time you read this, you may have earned it!
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